
What is design speed and how does it affect our streets?
We can all recognize a road that feels like it’s meant for fast or slow travel, but what are the actual design elements that create this environment?
beyondtheautomobile.com

D.C.’s New Vision Zero Law Could Be a Boon for Bike Lanes
Modeled on a Cambridge ordinance that mandates protected bicycle infrastructure citywide, the District’s approach to taming traffic deaths is being closely watched.
bloomberg.com
New crash tests show modest speed increases can have deadly consequences
A series of crash tests by IIHS and partners shows that impact speeds of 50 mph or 56 mph are far more likely to lead to injury or death than 40 mph impacts.
The recent winter weather prevented trail work the last two weeks and put our effort to uncover the trail behind schedule. We need 4 volunteers for the morning next Saturday https://t.co/b66BiI49oT and 8 for the afternoon session https://t.co/2m1PkI8fVW https://t.co/JEgWfZwnQu
Hey, @TakisKarantonis, can we start planning now to implement this in Arlington ASAP? https://t.co/DmMv1DY43z
In Virginia effective January 1st, 2021 it is illegal to hold a phone or other mobile device while driving. Do the right thing. Together we can keep our roads safe. #PhoneDown #HandsFreeVA https://t.co/S3MuvIVwOi
Arlington Families for Safe Streets has an exciting Agenda for tomorrow night. Will you join us? https://t.co/P79n2QRRXB
MADD joins @WRAP_org and others in opposing legislation in Virginia that weakens the impaired driving law. Virginia is one of many states considering legislation to reduce accountability for those who drive impaired. https://t.co/nt60k2WWah
In 2016 @CDCgov issued a report finding: "Compared with 19 other high-income countries, the United States had the most motor vehicle crash deaths per 100,000 population and per 10,000 registered vehicles"